Posts Categorized: Author Spotlight

Welcome to my blog, S. J. Pajonas! Nicknames: Well, my full name is Stephanie though I use my initials for writing the books. I go by Steph mostly. My husband sometimes calls me “Scifi Stephie” when he wants to yank my chain, but that’s about it. I guess I’m not very nickname-able! Where do you live: In northern New Jersey. We moved here from Brooklyn where I lived for 11 years. I still love Brooklyn and miss it sometimes. What I don’t miss are my screaming neighbors, having to move my car every other day, and the lack of outdoor space for my kids. Your favorite dessert: Anything chocolate. I’m not too picky ;) Your favorite TV series: Hmmm, tough one. I… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Alyssa Rose Ivy! Nicknames: Lys Where do you live: North Carolina Your favorite dessert: Anything chocolate Your favorite TV series: recently the voice Last book you read: Taming the Wolf by Stephanie Nelson Last movie you watched: Kung Fu Panda (it’s one of my daughter’s favorites) Last song (or album) you bought: Snow Patrol, Just Say Yes A book/series you could read over and over again: Fablehaven by Brandon Mull Coke or pepsi? Coke Day or night? Night Pen or pencil? Pencil Summer or winter? Summer Cat or dog? Dog, but I have a cat. Tea or coffee? Coffee! Plotter or pantser? Both. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I’ve… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Kinley Baker! Nicknames: I don’t have any. Is that sad? Will someone give me one? Where do you live: Pacific Northwest Your favorite dessert: Cheesecake Your favorite TV series: There are too many to choose from! Probably The Big Bang Theory. I quote Sheldon often. Last book you read: About Last Night by Ruthie Knox Last movie you watched: Magic Mike Last song (or album) you bought: Red by Taylor Swift A book/series you could read over and over again: Any series by Nalini Singh. Coke or pepsi? Diet Coke! Day or night? Day. I believe in vampires too much to choose the night. Pen or pencil? Keyboard. Summer or winter? Winter, unless I… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Joanne Wadsworth Nicknames: Jo. Yeah, that’s short and sweet. Where do you live: New Zealand. And just an hour from where The Hobbit movie’s village is located. Your favorite dessert: Death by Chocolate–and I have not expired yet. Your favorite TV series: The Vampire Diaries. Last book you read: Gossamer by Renita Pizzitola Last movie you watched: Breaking Dawn Part Two. It was fabulous. Last song (or album) you bought: Red by Taylor Swift. A book/series you could read over and over again: Oh yeah, anything by Nalini Singh. I love her Guild Hunter and Psy-Changeling series. Plus, she’s a New Zealand author. Gotta love that. Coke or pepsi? Coke. Day or night? Day. Pen or pencil? Pen. Summer or… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Renita Pizzitola! Nicknames: Reni Where do you live: Texas Your favorite dessert: Ice Cream Your favorite TV series: I don’t watch much TV (I know I’m weird) Last book you read: Flawed by Kate Avelynn Last movie you watched: Rise of the Guardians (with my kiddos) Last song (or album) you bought: Pink Blow Me (One Last Kiss) A book/series you could read over and over again: Anything by Richelle Mead Coke or pepsi? Coke Zero Day or night? Night Pen or pencil? Pen Summer or winter? Winter Cat or dog? Dog Tea or coffee? Coffee!! ← results from too much coffee Plotter or pantser? Both but mostly pantser When did you first realize… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Karen Y. Bynum! Nicknames: *wants one* Where do you live: near the beach, wish it were the mountains though Your favorite dessert: Pineapple upside-down cake Your favorite TV series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Last book you read: Winter Fairy by Lola Karns Last movie you watched: Skyfall Last song (or album) you bought: The Lateness of the Hour album by Alex Clare A book/series you could read over and over again: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning Coke or pepsi? Diet Coke Day or night? Day Pen or pencil? Pen Summer or winter? Summer Cat or dog? Dog Tea or coffee? COFFEE Plotter or pantser? Plantser? ;) When did you first realize you wanted… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Shelly Crane! Nicknames: Shell Station , Shelly Belly (I hate these name) Where do you live: Hot as Hades, Florida Your favorite dessert: Cheesecake and honey buns Your favorite TV series: Vampire Diaries Last book you read: Love and Skate by Lila Felix (Uber good!!) Last movie you watched: Breaking Dawn 2 Last song (or album) you bought: Cider Sky A book/series you could read over and over again: I frequently go back and reread my favorite parts to Vampire Academy, Mortal Instruments and Callum & Harper Coke or pepsi? PEPSI!!!!!! (Pepsi Max, best invention ever) Day or night? Day. I hate to drive at night. Pen or pencil? pen Summer or winter? Winter. I’m a hot person and if I could find a place that… Read more »

Welcome to the Author Spotlight, Trisha Leigh! Nicknames: I don’t really have any, unless you count Trish. Boring, right? Where do you live: I grew up in the Midwest and still live here, but I lived in Texas for four years during college. Your favorite dessert: Ice cream! Your favorite TV series: Current: Fringe. All time: Felicity Last book you read: Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfield Last movie you watched: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Last song (or album) you bought: North by Matchbox Twenty A book/series you could read over and over again: the Wrinkle in Time series by Madeleine L’Engle or Harry Potter by JK Rowling. Coke or pepsi? Ew. Coke. Day… Read more »